Lenten Pilgrimage to The Basilica Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Saturday, February 24

Gents, 

If you have not done so already, please let me know if you are coming with us by email at ckoz654@aol.com or text me at 804-519-0696. 

Please include in your response whether you could be a driver ( if necessary) and how many passengers you can comfortably fit in your vehicle.  Please recall that driving traditionally garners you a free lunch and beverage at The Dubliner.

Here is the tentative schedule.  Please note that all components are truly optional. Except for our prompt morning departure time, you can spend your pilgrimage time however you see fit.  The bookstore and gift shop are both open while we are there, along with time for private prayer.

6:15-6:20  Gather in front parking lot of St. Bridget for carpool

6:29 Departure 

8:30 Breakfast available in Shrine Cafeteria

9:00-10:00  Guided Tour of the Shrine

10:00-12:00 Confessions Available on Crypt Level

10:00-11:00  Visit to the Dominican House of Studies, which will include praying the Rosary in their beautiful Chapel, led by our guide, Brother Anselm

11:30 Private Mass in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel (lower level of the Shrine). Father Godfred had to bow out, but our friends from St. Edward’s are checking to see if Father Paul Kkonde can join us again.  If not, we will attend the Noon Mass in the Crypt Church at the Shrine. 

1:00 p.m. ( immediately following Mass) Stations of the Cross in the Crypt Church

Approximately 2:00 p.m.  Lunch at The Dubliner.  Traditionally, clergy and drivers are treated by the group.

5:00-5:30 depending on traffic.  Arrive back at St. Bridget

Hope you can make it!

Mike K.

Also, please remember that Virginia’s Respect Life Day at the State Capitol is Wednesday, February 21. Rally at 12 Noon, March for Life at 1:00 p.m.  Show up and be a voice and witness for Life!  Our culture is in desperate straits and every effort counts.

February Meeting - Saturday February 3, 2024

Our February meeting will be Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

Our meeting will continue to serve as the COR program for the Knights of Columbus. We look forward to knights joining us!

We will begin our discussion of

Bishop Barron’s book, This is My Body

St. Bridget has graciously provided the books. They will be available at the February meeting.

 Need a volunteer to facilitate our February meeting! Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer!

Thanks to Mike K and Wayne S for facilitating our January meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

February Meeting - Saturday February 3, 2024

Our February meeting will be Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

Our meeting will continue to serve as the COR program for the Knights of Columbus. We look forward to knights joining us!

We will begin our discussion of

Bishop Barron’s book, This is My Body

St. Bridget has graciously provided the books. They will be available at the February meeting.

 Need a volunteer to facilitate our February meeting!

Thanks to Mike K and Wayne S for facilitating our January meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

Kozak's Korner - Recommended Media

February Meeting - Saturday February 3, 2024

Our February meeting will be Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

Our meeting will continue to serve as the COR program for the Knights of Columbus. We look forward to knights joining us!

We will begin our discussion of

Bishop Barron’s book, This is My Body

St. Bridget has graciously provided the books. They will be available at the February meeting.

 Need a volunteer to facilitate our February meeting.

Thanks to Mike K and Wayne S for facilitating our January meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

February Meeting - Saturday February 3, 2024

Our February meeting will be Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

Our meeting will continue to serve as the COR program for the Knights of Columbus. We look forward to knights joining us!

We will begin our discussion of

Bishop Barron’s book, This is My Body

St. Bridget has graciously provided the books. They will be available at the February meeting.

 Need a volunteer to facilitate our February meeting.

Thanks to Mike K and Wayne S for facilitating our January meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

February Meeting - Saturday February 3, 2024

Our February meeting will be Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

Our meeting will continue to serve as the COR program for the Knights of Columbus. We look forward to knights joining us!

We will begin our discussion of

Bishop Barron’s book, This is My Body

St. Bridget has graciously provided the books. They will be available at the February meeting.

 Need a volunteer to facilitate our February meeting.

Thanks to Mike K and Wayne S for facilitating our January meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

February Meeting - Saturday February 3, 2024

Our February meeting will be Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

Our meeting will continue to serve as the COR program for the Knights of Columbus. We look forward to knights joining us!

We will begin our discussion of

Bishop Barron’s book, This is My Body

St. Bridget has graciously provided the books. They will be available at the February meeting.

 Need a volunteer to facilitate our February meeting.

Thanks to Mike K and Wayne S for facilitating our January meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

Respect Life Holy Hour-January 16

 Gents,

Just a reminder there will be a Respect Life Holy Hour at St. Bridget on Tuesday, January 16, beginning at 5:30 pm. Hopefully, you and your families and friends can make it to pray for a Culture of Life and as a vigil of sorts for the upcoming March for Life. If you have not already done so, please use the sign-up genius to reserve spots on the free bus transportation to the March for Life in DC this Friday. Thanks!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C44AFAA2DAAF94-47038808-bustonational

Mike K.

February Meeting - Saturday February 3, 2024!

Our February meeting will be Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

Our meeting will continue to serve as the COR program for the Knights of Columbus. We look forward to knights joining us!

We will begin our discussion of

Bishop Barron’s book, This is My Body

St. Bridget has graciously provided the books. They will be available at the February meeting.

 Need a volunteer to facilitate our February meeting.

Thanks to Mike K and Wayne S for facilitating our January meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

Upcoming Events

Email from Mike K:

Brothers,

By now you should have received the sign-up genius for the national March for Life in Washington, DC on January 19.  Our work began anew after the Dobbs decision.  As evidenced by the recent electoral and referendum victories of the pro-abortion forces, it is still crucial to witness to the pro-life cause at the macro level to change hearts and minds. For what it’s worth, I think the national March for Life remains an important event to build up a Culture of Life in America.  As history teaches us, “evil triumphs when good men do nothing.”

Bus to National March For Life (St. Edward's, St. Bridget's, and Columbian Center on Jan 19

signupgenius.com

We will also be redoubling our efforts here in Virginia.  Our General Assembly intends to begin the process this year to enshrine the “right” to an abortion in our State Constitution. Such a tragedy must be averted. The pro-life cause is a pillar of our Order. Please prayerfully consider what you can do to help.

In addition to the March, below are some more Respect Life events and a special opportunity for spiritual growth during the upcoming Lenten season:

Respect Life Holy Hour @ St Bridget Church. January 16 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, prayer, music, scripture readings, and a brief reflection from one of our Deacons. Confessions also available.  If for some reason you can’t attend the March, you can help by praying for those who are.  If you are going to the March, this is a great way to prepare.


February 21: Virginia Respect Life Day—Richmond Convention Center/ State Capital Rally/Walk for Life.  See above. 

February 24:  Men’s Lenten Pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Tour of the Shrine. Optional side trip—praying of the Rosary @ the Dominican House of Studies. Fr. Godfred is coming with us to celebrate a private Mass in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, followed by Stations of the Cross in the Cyrpt Church. Again, Confessions available. Please email me at ckoz654@aol.com to sign-up.  We will be carpooling from the front parking lot of St. Bridget at 6:30 a.m. sharp.


Happy New Year,

Mike K.

January Meeting - Saturday January 6, 2024!

Our January meeting will be Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

Our meeting will continue to serve as the COR program for the Knights of Columbus. We look forward to knights joining us!

We will continue our discussion of

Revitalizing Catholicism in America - Nine Tasks for Every Catholic

focusing on Chapter 4, which describes the nine tasks

The book can be purchased on multiple websites

 

For our February and March meetings as part of St. Bridget’s Eucharistic Revival, we will discuss Bishop Barron’s book, This is My Body. St. Bridget has graciously offered to provide the books.

The books will be available at the January meeting.

Thanks to Mike K and Wayne S for volunteering to facilitate our January meeting.

Thanks to Steve G for facilitating our December meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

January Meeting - Saturday January 6, 2024!

Our January meeting will be Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

Our meeting will continue to serve as the COR program for the Knights of Columbus. We look forward to knights joining us!

We will continue our discussion of

Revitalizing Catholicism in America - Nine Tasks for Every Catholic

focusing on Chapter 4, which describes the nine tasks

The book can be purchased on multiple websites

 

For our February and March meetings as part of St. Bridget’s Eucharistic Revival, we will discuss Bishop Barron’s book, This is My Body. St. Bridget has graciously offered to provide the books.

The books will be available at the January meeting.

Thanks to Mike K and Wayne S for volunteering to facilitate our January meeting.

Thanks to Steve G for facilitating our December meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

January Meeting - Saturday January 6, 2024!

Our January meeting will be Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

Our meeting will continue to serve as the COR program for the Knights of Columbus. We look forward to knights joining us!

We will continue our discussion of

Revitalizing Catholicism in America - Nine Tasks for Every Catholic

focusing on Chapter 4, which describes the nine tasks

The book can be purchased on multiple websites

 

For our February and March meetings as part of St. Bridget’s Eucharistic Revival, we will discuss Bishop Barron’s book, This is My Body. St. Bridget has graciously offered to provide the books.

The books will be available at the January meeting.

Thanks to Mike K and Wayne S for volunteering to facilitate our January meeting.

Thanks to Steve G for facilitating our December meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

January Meeting - Saturday January 6, 2024!

Our January meeting will be Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

Our meeting will continue to serve as the COR program for the Knights of Columbus. We look forward to knights joining us!

We will continue our discussion of

Revitalizing Catholicism in America - Nine Tasks for Every Catholic

focusing on Chapter 4, which describes the nine tasks

The book can be purchased on multiple websites

 

For our February and March meetings as part of St. Bridget’s Eucharistic Revival, we will discuss Bishop Barron’s book, This is My Body. St. Bridget has graciously offered to provide the books. We will try to have them available at the January meeting.

Thanks to Mike K and Wayne S for volunteering to facilitate our January meeting.

Thanks to Steve G for facilitating our December meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

Kozak's Korner - Recommended Media

Ivy League Presidents and the Collapse of Moral Reasoning - Word on Fire

https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/barron/ivy-league/

Eucharistic Encounter 12: Generous, courageous, and charitable: Mother Teresa - Relevant Radio

https://relevantradio.com/2023/12/generous-courageous-and-charitable-mother-teresa/

Hot off the presses 📚

No particular recommendations, but this is a great small Catholic publishing house. They recover the rights to classic or out of print books and republish them. For example, old Myles Connelly novels, of which I’ve read some (and they are really good).  Perhaps that was a recommendation?

Christmas ideas!

https://clunymedia.com/